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Origin and history

Charry Castle was built in the second half of the 15th century by the Charry family, a line of merchants of Montcuq having reached the nobility. The first building consisted of a dungeon flanked by two polygonal towers, surrounded by a enclosure with a round tower and a barbacan. The family, initially active in commerce, turned to a military career, reaching its peak in the sixteenth century before declining.

In the 16th century, the castle passed to Jacques de Prévost, nicknamed the "Second Bayard" for his bravery during the Italian wars. Appointed by Catherine de Médicis to organize the French Guards, he was murdered in 1563 in Paris. His niece, Peyrone de Charry, married Jean de Vezins, Sénéchal de Quercy, now the link of the castle with the local aristocracy. The architectural changes continued, with the addition of two houses in the 18th century.

During the Revolution, the seigneury remained in the hands of the Charry descendants, then passed to the Lavaur de Charry. In the 19th century, a new building body linked the main house to the round tower. In the 20th century, Colonel Bonnafous de Caminel undertook restorations, followed by the current owners since 1984. Registered in 1976, the castle also housed the writer David Garnett, who died there in 1981.

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